Driscoll Middle School - Ranger Yearbook (Corpus Christi, TX)

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P8892 THE PRAIRIE PRESS Monday, October 10, 1955 THE PRAIRIE PRESS STAFF EClit0I Ill'1-Chief ..............................,...................,,,....,.,....,.,,.,.,,,,,..,,,, ,, Mary M0591 Assistant Editor ........ .,,,,,, P inina Norrod Business Manager .v...... ,,..,,..,,,.. B etty Mull Society Editor ......................... ...... Ann Donaldson Sports Editor .......,.........................,.................,.............,.......,,............. Joe Vickers Assistant Sports Editor ..................,...............,................................... Billy Howell Reporters ........ Cecile Blackmon, Beverly Couch, Sylvia Herrera, Betty Sue Chandler, Gwen Porche, Manuel Cano Sponsor ...... ..........,,.......,...........,..,........................................ M rs. Cappi Adams Crash,Bang,W'ham! Meet the Press Due to the fact that we have near- ly 4-00 more students this year, our hall traffic has become a very press- ing problem. And how great or small this problem is depends on us, the students. Shall we run through the halls, regardless of the confusion we cause or the possible injury to others? NO! Let's all walk on the right, as quiet- ly as possible, careful never to jostle or shove our fellow students. Shall we congregate in front of a friend's locker to discuss the week- end's activities or who's going steady these days? NO! Groups of students in the hallways block traffic. Get your things from your lockers as quickly as possible, move on to your next class, and save the gossip until you're out of the building. VVhen we reach our class-room, shall we stand in the doorway and watch the passing parade? NO! If we move on to our desks, other students may enter and leave by the door without delay. Shall we rush madly to school and then stop in the building entrance and wait to greet all our friends? NO! Go directly to your classes. Loitering near the entrances will cause a serious bottleneck. This is our school! For the length of time we are students here, we are responsible for it. Let's show our pride in our school by being quiet, courteous, and considerate of others in its halls. -Cecile Blackman. Callers 1895: Grandma had a caller Who had a timid heart, When they sat together, They sat this far apart. 1930: Mother had a boy friend Who was bashful and shy. Do you think he ever kissed her? Why, he didn't even try. 1955: Whenever daughter's steady calls He greets her with a kiss. And when they sit together, THEYSITUPCLOSELIKETHIS. -The Marksman, Tell City, Ind. This week we would like for you to the meet the editor of the .Prairie Press. Mary Mosel is 14- years of age and in the ninth grade. She has brown hair and blue eyes. She is 5'3W tall and lives at 4-37 Garfield. Mary attended Savage School in the 6th grade and has Mrs. Barber for homeroom this year. We are all happy to have Mary on the staff this year and we know she will be a grand editor. New Library Books 'gRebel Halfbackn by Joe Archibald L'And Both Were Young by Medeleine Engle Clear for Action by Stephen W. Meadel' L'Lost Worlds by Ann Terry 'White Dark Sunshine by Dorothy Lyons Men... If you smile at him, he are flirting, If you don't he thinks iceberg. A If you let him kiss you he were more reserved, thinks you you're an wishes you If you don't he'll seek consolation elsewhere. If you flatter him, he thinks you're simple. lf you don't, he thinks you don't un- derstand him. If you go with other fellows, he thinks you're fickle, If you don't, he thinks no one else will have you. Men, God bless 'em, you can't get along with 'em, but what would our football team be without 'em? -The Loudspeaker, Marks, Miss. Ha! My daughter could have mar- ried any man she pleased! That so? Then how is it she's still unwed? Well . . . ah. She never pleased any man. I-Iurley's Room Officers President-Doug Raasch Vice-President-Ricky Holliday Secertary-Sandra Johnson Treasurer-Willy Kuehn Party Whirlwind A lot of the kids have been having parties lately. If any of you have one be sure to write it up and put it in Mrs. Adams box in the office. Iudy Clark Birthday Party Judy Clark had a birthday party Friday, Sept. 23. Attending were Judy Blackmon, Marquerite Johnson, Sandra Hinson, Ruth Gilleland, Ju- lie Dotson, Jane Plimper, Crystal Gandy, Claud Ellen Hill, Glenda Roberts, Janice Pulliam, Faun Mc- Donald, James Peterson, Jim Weeks, Leland Freeman, Freddie Cuevas, Donald Porter, Al Eyster and Robert Bumb. Everyone there had a won- derful time. Minerva Ccxrranzcx Wiener Roast Recently a party was given by Mi- nerva Carranza. It was a vviener roast. Her guests were: Julian Garza, Sammy Garza, Gilbery Garza, Steve Valdez, Connie Trevino, Adelina Car- ranza, Annie Marie Gonzalez, Auro- ra Alvarez, Yolanda Alvarez, and lots of other friends. There was a dance afterwards. lt started at 6:30 p.m. and lasted till 11:30 p.m. It was held at 4-20 Mohawk Street. Blance Duff Surprise Birthday Party Sally Clark had a surprise birthday party for Blanche Duff, Sept. 30. Those who celebrated Blanche's birth- day were Nancy Whatley, Sandra Riley, Joyce Byrd, Betty Mull, Caro- lyn McMillian, Eve Allen, Linda Crofford, Charlie Noach, Billy How- ell, Bobo Beynon, Tyrone Wenger., Dubbie Morrison, Joe Yardas, David Bremer, Roland Zepeda, Mike Nay- lor, Joe Weaver and Walter' Vick. Everyone agrees the party was a real success. Pinincx Norrod Swimming Party Pinina Norrod had a swimming party Sept. 23. Joe Wilson, Beverly Couch, Mary Couch, Mary Mosel, Joy Stanberry, and Liz Webb. at- tended, Sandwiches and ice tea were served. The girls all agreed that the party was a lot of fun. Ginger Bedingfield After Game Party Ginger Bedingfield celebrated Mil- ler's victory Sept. 30 with an after game party. Those attending were Becky Steele, Sue Ann Gore, Judy Blackmon, Beverly Couch, Mary Mo- sel, James Peterson, Jim Weeks, Le- land Freeland, Freddie Cuevas, Jim- my Kemp, Gerald Creel, Billy Mike Stone, Don Porter, Robert Bumb and Galloway Hudson. Sandwiches and cokes with all the trimmings were served. Everyone there had a swell time. Zoe Wilson Swimming Party Zoe Wilson had a swimming party Friday, Sept. 30. lt was held at Pi- nina Norrods house. The girls at- tended were Zoe, Pinina, Glenda Ben- nett, Cleary Johnston, Nancy Ingee, Ada Lou Hartman, Nancy Ward, Crystal Gandy and .lo Ann Medcalf. Hamburgers and Dr. Peppers were served as a midnite snack, Fun was had by all. Annie Marie Gonzalez Birthday Party A birthday party was given in hon- or of Annie Marie Gonzalez, July 30. It was a watermelon party. An- nie is a ninth grader here in Driscoll. Those who attended her party were: Benny Lopez. Adelina Carranza, Mi- nerva Carranza, Julean Garza, Sam- my Garza, Gilbert Garza, Binerva Molina, Connie Trevino and lots of other friends. The party started at 6:30 p.m. and lasted until 10:30. It was held at 317 Cheyenne Street. There were a lot of games to play and fun. After the party there was a dance. Hoop - Crazy Hillsdale Hillsdale was a small town, a com- munity where everyone knew every- one from the banker to the butcher. Although it was small, Hillsdale pro- duced some of the finest basketball 'cams in the state. This was a basket- ball town as many small towns are. Big crowds turned out to see every game, players would rather die than he taken out of a game. But most of all the townspeople, everyone, mayor, farmer. housewife, child and -even the faculty-got behind the teams and supported them. They knew and felt that this support was wonderful and it brought out the best in them and Snuffy Simpson their coach. It was the end of a dreary day and the beginning of the bright part of the day for Tip Carson of Shankfield High School which had been named after one of the towns people citizens long ago. He was on his way to the gym and eager for basketball prac- tice to start. Tip was a tall clean, good looking boy with broad should- ers and his black curly haid and deep blue eyes had more of the girls around school swooning than any other boy. He had a perfect build for a center and that's what he was, As he entered the locker room he received a chorus of greetings from his friends and pals. There was Phil Baugh a forward, Slick Millchick a guard, Tommy Blackburn another forward, and Stumpy Egan a guard who stood about 5 ft. 7 in. and a sure bet on a sure shot. This was supposedly the varsity but the only trouble was there were too many good subs to keep the first stringers hurtling. As a matter of fact they looked worried as they went out of the locker room it sounded as their chatter was forced although spirited. In a town like Hillsdale with the in- terest so great, the coach will go to any extent to field a winning team and in turn this keeps the boys on their toes for there is plenty of talent around if needed. Today was the first cut and the coach was at the center with the list in his hand, they'd soon know. CTO be continuedj

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OFFICIAL ROBERT DRISCOLL BI MONTHLY JUNIOR HIGH he Prairie Press Vo1.uMa IV CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1955 NUMns.x 2 Mr. McLeod Offers To Robert Driscoll --w El Libro Ready For Coming Year On Sept. 23 the student librarians met with Miss Jackson, our new li- brarian, to re-organize the El Libro Club of last year. The group elected officers to serve for this school term. They are Janice Pulliam for Presi- dent, Billy Koenig for Vice-President, and Cecile Blackmon for Secretary and Treasurer. The remainder of the meeting was taken up with plans for future days and discussing how the library and student liabrarians can he of greater help to the students. This organization should be one that will prove helpful to the student body as well as its members. Members of El Libro are: Yolanda Robles, Jennie Ritchey, Shirley Wat- son, Elizabeth I-Iinnant, Consuelo Germ, Rick Boland, Betty Sue Chand- ler, Elizabeth Newton. Joan Watkin, Carol Vllalker, Ellen Mecatigh, Linda Joyce Smith, Edith Adams, Sheron Tracy, Dorothy Carter, Joyce Han- kins, any Patsy Graham. Mrs. Boney's P. E. Classes Co-Captain 1. Trudy Sears Maria Rios Lois Nlartin 3. Mary Mosel Julie Dotson '1-. Vernelle Appleby Ginger Bedingfield S., Glenda Bennett Judy McNeil Congratulations Student Body Congratulations to our fine stu- dent body and faculty for an ex- cellent beginning of the school year. By working together we can have one of the finest of all school years here at Robert Driscoll. Installation of S. C. Officers Monday morning October 3, the fall Student Council officers were in- stalled in a candlelight service in the cafeteria. The installation was at- tended by the ninth grade. Jack Pratt lead the Pledge of Al- ligence and Mr. McLeod said the prayer. Mr. Parrish installed the new President, Beverly Couch, who in turn installed the other officers. They are David Irving, Vice-President, Cecile Blackmon, Secretary, and Bo- bo Beynon, Treasurer. Then the Acappela Choir ended the program by singing I Would Be True. Battle of the Halls Poor Mary! Nobody had meant for it to happen. Mary had gotten an arm broken in the mad rush in the halls. The boys and girls who must have thought they were a herd of trampled Mary stampeding cattle who was walking to class like a person. I'm sure you all know this is not a true stoy-yet! I'm sure you all know too, that it could easily happen here at Driscoll if students continue to act like stampedeing cattle instead of people in the halls. With 1500 students crowding the halls it would be much quicker, much easier, and less dangerous if every- one would slow down and keep their hands and elbows to themselves. It's not very funny to have an elbow in your side, hands in your face push- ing you backwards, and getting crush- ed against a wall. Remember, To be courteous al all limes is hard, to be rude is fdiofs delight. -Pinina Norrod The best place to find a helping hand is at the end of your arm. afet Patrol tarts Off Year With A ig Ban iofllicers of Our Safety Patrol Boys For the last three years the Safety Patrol of Robert Driscoll has received a trophy for their outstanding work in safety traffic. They need 'our help as well as we need their's. Let's help them, and ourselves, by walking on right side of the street, only one person to a bicycle, and by just using common sense about safety. Come on kids, really co-operate ,With Mr. Nickerson and the Safety Patrol boys to make this a top year in ' safety for Driscoll. A.M. Shift: P.M. Shift: Captain Macedonio Cavazos Captain Robert Holman Age-13 Age-13 Grade-8 Grade-8 HobbyfStamps, Keys - Favorite' Sport-Baseball Likes-Fried Chicken Dislikes-Spinach Favorite Teacher-Reeves Lieutenant Maxie Blackman Age-13 Grade-8 Hobby-Guns Favorite Sport-Football Likes-3:15 P.M. Dislikes--Homework Favorite Teacher-Reeves Lieutenant Richard Haman Age-12 Grade-7 Hobby-Sports Favorite Sport-Baseball Likes-P.E. Dislikes-Math Favorite Teacher-Mullins Lieutenant Leonard Haman Age-141 Grade-8 Hobby-Girls Favorite Sport-Baseball Likes-Steak Dislikes-Conceited People Favorite Teacher-Seiler Hobby-Airplane Models Favorite Sport-Football Likes-P.E. Dislikes-English Favorite Teacher-Edwards Lieutenant S. E. Iones Age-13 ' Grade-8 A Hobby-Baseball Favorite Sport-Baseball Likes-Hamburgers Dislikes-English Favorite Teacher-Mullin - Lieutenant Roger Cummings, Age-12 - Grade--8 Hobby-Airplanes Favorite Sport-Baseball Likes-Motorcycles Dislikes-School Favorite Teacher-Price Lieutenant David Falcon Age-12 Grade-7 Hobby-Football Favorite Sport-Baseball Likes-Science, Music Dislikes-P.E. Favorite Teacher-Anderson Front Row fleft to nghtl: Macedonia Cavazos, Richard Haman, Robert Commings, ,S. E. Iones, Leonard Hamon. Second Roy: Manuel Hemandez, Thomas Arragu, Pete Garza, David Freeno, Robert McLaughlin. Third Row: Billy Dreis, Pete Flores, Clemente Herrandez, David Falcon. Fourth Row: David Vannoy, Ruben Yzagurre. Fifth Roy: Moses Hernandez, Ramon Casares. Ramario Feran. Sixth Row: Bill Mute, Mr. Nickerson, Vicente Cullar.

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Monday, October 10, 1955 THE PRAIRIE PRESS Page 3 Roster of Future Politicians Mrs. Seiler's Third Period President-Freddie Cuevas Vice-President-Lloyd Lester Secretary and Treasurer-James Peterson Boys Choir Officers President- Elvin Bray Secretary-Treasurer-Charles Noack Reporter-Simon Gonzalez Rouse's Homeroom Officers President-David Falcon VicefPresident-Betty Jo Majek Secretary-Treasurer-Paul O'Riley Reporter-Delia Aguilar Student Council Representative- Javier de la Rosa Mrs. Crider's Second Period F.H.A. President-Jeanne Maurer Vice-President-Barbara Berry Secretary-Agnes Cole Treasurer-Delores Vasquez Sergeant-at-Arms-Bonnie Collins Song Leader-Gwen Church Reporter-Sue Smith Miss Nixon's Ninth Grade Speech President-Gary Hunt Vice-President-Janice Pulliam Secretary-Jane Pliniper Treasurer-Bobby Burgess Reporter-Ruth Gilleland Parliamentarian-Joe Vickers Fire Marshall and Assistant- Elmo Speklcs 85 Barbara Johnson Student Council Representative- Julie Dotson Red Cross Representative and As- sistant-Vernelle Appleby and Donna Perry Mrs. Green's Third Period F.H.A. President-Rudy Cardinel Vice-President-Cynthia McCool Secretary-Lydia Castro Treasurer-Elizabeth Newton Reporter-Lupe Benadivez Song Leader-Nina King Parliamentarian-Virginia Garza Mrs. Scmderson's Homeroom President-Virginia Garza Vice-President-Albert Olivarez Secretary-Elroy Romero Treasurer-Olga Vasquez Reporter-Lupe Martinez Student Council Representative- Gume Ruiz Fire Chief-Salvador Escochea Press Clippings Vintage 1451-1560 BIRTHS Genoa, Italy, 14-51 At the home of Columbus, the weaves, who lives at the third house from the square, a tiny baby boy was born. We was christened Christo- pher Columbus. SOCIETY NEWS Genoa, Italy, 14-79 Christopher Columbus, a former resident of Genoa, now residing in Lisbon is to marry the daughter of Perestrello, also a resident of Lisbon. The bride-to-be will be given away by her father, a navigator, on June 8th at 9:00 A.M. WHAT WILL MAN THING OF NEXT? Lisbon, Italy 184-8 Strange as it may seem Chris- topher Columbus, a navigator from Genoa who has resided here for five years says that he believes that the world is round. As anyone knows, it is flat, but this man has had the nerve to ask the King of Portugal, King Henry VII, of England, and at first he even tried to interest the people of Genoa, where he was born, to give him money, ships and men to help him find a new route to the East. The poor man thinks that by sailing west you can reach the east. When he falls off the edge of the world he'll know he was wrong! Pity the poor man! COLUMBUS OF GENOA TRYING TO FIND ROUTE TO EAST August 2, 194-2, Spain King Ferdinand and Queen Isa- bella have given Christopher Colum- bus ships and men to try to find a route to the east by sailing west. The King and Queen granted him three ships, the Pinta, commanded by Alo- za Pinzor, the Nina, commanded by Vicente Pinzon, and Columbus him- self is commanding the Santa Maria. The expedition is leave tomorrow at dawn. If the shorter route is found it will mean many riches for Spain -if not, a loss. COLUMBUS FINDS NEW ROUTE Spain, 1942 Christopher Columbus and his crew of less than one hundred men re- turned yesterday with news that they had found the new route to the East. Columbus claimed the land for Spain W. E. TURNER-Watch Specialist SHELL CENTER JEWELRY SllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIlllllllllllllllIlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllg 5 ss-naurooo sions 2 ,.. : --.. .- ' .--' ,. ,.. GIFTS - WATCHES - BANDS E 610 ora Robnown nd. - Ph. ru 2-was 2 IBM and Gffla 5 Youn FooocRAFT stone E runners nmsrnscss rsu. nm: E 5 I i illllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllli E. .................................................................................................................... ' SHELL CENTER BEAUTY SALON t THE TOP SHOP 3 Phone TU 2-7502 - CHOLE BELL MCCORMACK and the Spanish flag is standing where he landed. Rejoice, for Spain will be rich! COLUMBUS DIDN'T BEACH EAST. BUT A NEW WORLD! Spain, 1560 Christopher Columbus, the naviga- tor who supposedly found a new 1'oute to India, failed as far the route was concerned. Columbus discovered a rich New World, with no spices but beautiful land of rivers and lakes. The only inhabitants of this new world are savages. Columbus has done much more than he thought. He died in 1506 thinking he discovered a new route to India. Thou Shalt Not Pass Arithmetic is my weakness, I shall not pass. It maketh me to stay home nights and be absent from the show. It leadeth me into room 104. For Mrs. Adkins sake. Yea, thou I walk thru the corridor from her class I shall not be happy. Her sides and angles, they torment me. She shall prepare a place for me in the corner And she shall annoint my head with a dunce cap, My head, it is empty. Surely D's and F's shall follow we all the days of my life And I shall dwell in Mrs. Adkins' class forever, -The Hi-Life, Barron, Wisconsin. BUDDY WHEELIS HARDWARE 'Coastal Bend Top Ten 1. We have The Yellow Rose of Texas at Driscoll this year. Miss Nixon! 2. Love Is a Many Splendid Thing. To James Peterson from Bev- erly Couch. 3. Ain't That a Shame school started. 4-. Seventeen parties last Fri- day night. 5. Autumn Leaves are Spring- ing. 6. Rock Around the Clock at Canteen on Saturday night. 7. Moments to Remember Mr. I-Iolloway's math class. 8. Wake the Town and Tell the Peoplen Driscoll beat Cunningham. 9. The Longest Walk from home to school. 10. The Shifting VVhispering Sands with Judy Blackman and Don- ald Porter at Padre Island. 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